Modular construction (MC) is one of the IBS construction method which can improve the quality of product, reduce the construction cost and reduce construction period. But the usage is still lack in Malaysia due to issues arise in handling and managing the MC. Most of the issues are related to transportation and cost. Due to this, the aim of this research is to improve the transportation and cost issues in managing the MC for IBS industry. In order to achieve this aim, the objective of research is to investigate the transportation and pertinent cost involved in MC, to identify issue related to delay in delivering the component to site and to suggest a way to overcome the issues and problems related to it. Scope of this research are focused on construction player in Selangor since Selangor is the most develop state in Malaysia. All data are collected from journal and questionnaire survey that has been responded by randomly selected construction player that involve in managing the modular component. The results revealed that long distance between factory and site will increase the risk of cost and safety of transportation. In conclusion, proper planning in estimating the distance and delivery time of MC system is the key for success.
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In-Text Citation: (Ibrahim et al., 2022)
To Cite this Article: Ibrahim, I. H., Sorazan, W. M. F. W., & Wan Muhammad, W. M. N. W. (2022). Transportation and Cost Issues in Modular Construction for IBS (Industrialized Building System). International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 12(11), 1422– 1431.
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